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When did Bertone become a cardinal?

  • 2003

  • 2001

  • 2005

  • 1999

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In 2003, Tarcisio Bertone was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope John Paul II. This honor recognized Bertone's significant contributions to the Catholic Church, including his service as Archbishop of Genoa and Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. As a cardinal, Bertone became a member of the College of Cardinals, which advises the Pope and elects his successor.
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